Credential Verification Service for New York State

About the Credential Verification Service for New York State

The New York State Education Department requires that internationally educated:

• Registered Nurses
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants

obtain independent verification of the authenticity of their credentials from a State Education Department approved Credential Verification service.

The CGFNS Credential Verification Service for New York State independently collects and verifies the authenticity of an applicant’s educational and licensure/registration credentials. Once verified, the credentials are forwarded to the New York State Education Department to be evaluated as part of the applicant’s licensure application.

There is a separate, additional application for licensure in New York State, the Application for Licensure and First Registration. In order to be licensed in New York State, you must complete that application and send it to NYSED, not to CGFNS. It is available at http://www.op.nysed.gov/pt.htm.

There are two methods of applying for CGFNS International services.